CONDITIONS OF USE

I.APPLICATION OF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
a) All our sales are subject to the present terms and conditions of sale. Placing an order implies the buyer's unreserved acceptance of these terms and conditions. No clause to the contrary may be invoked against us. The information contained in catalogs and price lists is for guidance only; all verbal orders are also subject to these conditions.
b) Our Ecotaxe (recycling tax) scale will be sent on request.

II. DELIVERY DEADLINES
a) Delivery deadlines are given as an indication only, and any delays do not entitle the purchaser to cancel the sale until formal notice has been given by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, which has remained unsuccessful after 8 days.
b) The obligations entered into by our company will be suspended by operation of law and without formality, and our liability
will be discharged in the event of the occurrence of events such as:
- Payment conditions have not been observed
- Force majeure or an event likely to delay or suspend the delivery of goods.

III. DELIVERY
a) Delivery dates are given for information only. Any delay in delivery shall not constitute a clause for cancellation of the present order, nor entitle the purchaser to claim damages.
b) All our goods are sold deemed to have been taken from our warehouses. They travel at the purchaser's risk, whatever the mode of transport or method of payment, carriage paid or carriage forward. We recommend that you do not accept a parcel or pallet without first checking its contents with the carrier. In the event of a dispute, the purchaser must mention the damage on the transport receipt and confirm his reservations within 48 hours, by registered letter addressed to the carrier.
It is the purchaser's responsibility, in the event of damage or loss, to make all reservations, and to exercise all recourse with the carriers who are solely responsible.
c) Shipments are made carriage paid for all orders equal to or greater than 2000 euros net excluding VAT.

IV.RETURNS, WARRANTY
a) We do not accept any returns of goods without the prior written and discretionary agreement of the relevant department. Returns may in no way delay payment of our invoices on the agreed due date, nor be deducted from current invoices.
b) The invoice number of returned items must be communicated to us. Items and their original packaging must be in perfect condition and must be sent carriage paid, accompanied by the return authorization number (supplied by us). Items still "under warranty" will be exchanged, credited or repaired at the discretion of our technical department.
c) Under no circumstances will our company be held responsible for any physical or material damage of any nature whatsoever, which may be the direct or indirect consequence of poor adaptation or defective use of the product.
d)The warranty is for two years.
The following are excluded from the warranty: damage caused by the user's fault, negligence or lack of maintenance, and appliances which have undergone an intervention other than that of our after-sales service.
e) Complaints concerning the quality of the goods, excluding any transport disputes, must be made in writing within 8 days of delivery.
f) Spare parts for appliances will be available for 2 years from the date of purchase by the consumer.

V. RESERVATION OF TITLE
a) The equipment sold remains the property of SoTech International until full and final payment. This clause is an essential part of the present terms of sale. (Law 80.335 of May 12, 1980).
b) Advance payments may be retained to cover any losses on resale. Our right of reclamation applies both to the goods and to their price if they have been resold or used. Goods sold by SoTech International which are held in stock by the purchaser shall be deemed to be unpaid.
c) Customers who do not agree to sign this clause must indicate this on receipt of these general terms and conditions of sale, and may only be delivered against reimbursement.

VI. PAYMENT TERMS
a) An account can only be opened on production of a K BIS less than three months old and a bank statement.
b) Payment terms are:
60 days net, invoice date, after acceptance by our finance department,
Or 1.5% discount for cash payment: By bank transfer or endorsed cheque.
c) All other agreements must be countersigned by management on the order form. In the case of cash payment, the discount will be deducted from the amount before tax.
d) Failure to return accepted bills of exchange within 8 days of the invoice date renders the debt immediately payable under the terms of article 124 of the French Commercial Code. In addition, any unpaid bill or cheque will give rise to a flat-rate additional charge of €38.00 excluding VAT.
e) All invoices must be paid on the date indicated. Late payment will give rise to the payment of a penalty at least equivalent to 1.5 times the legal interest rate.
f) In the event of deterioration of the purchaser's credit, we reserve the right, even after partial execution of an order, to demand from the purchaser the guarantees we deem appropriate for the proper execution of the commitments made. Refusal to do so gives us the right to cancel all or part of the contract.
g) Non-payment of a single invoice on its due date automatically renders the balance due on all other invoices payable.

VII. ELECTION OF DOMICILE AND JURISDICTION
a) The Tribunal de Commerce de Paris shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any dispute of any nature whatsoever or any disagreement relating to the formation or performance of the order. This clause shall apply even in the event of summary proceedings, incidental claims and multiple defendants, and regardless of the method and terms of payment.

"LE PERIPOLE" N°C111 à 115 - 33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny - 94120 Fontenay sous bois - France
Tel 01 48 93 93 10 - Fax 01 48 93 93 57 - E-mail : secretariat-sotech@techwood.fr -- Website www.techwood.fr
SARL au Capital de 100 500 € - N° TVA Intracommunautaire FR21425059920
Siège Social : 69, rue Crozatier 75012 Paris - RCS : PARIS B 425 059 920 - 000016